About Crown : CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods.

At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike.

With operations in 47 countries and over 240 locations, employing over 33,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.

Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals. Division Overview : Crown’s Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world.

We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence in all of our products.

Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.Location : Dubuque, iowabenefits : $500 sign on bonusgainsharing bonusmedical, dental, vision no monthly premium for employeesCompany funded pension401k plan with company matchpaid lunch & breaksbasic life insurance & Short-Term Disability 10 paid holidaysvacation accrual based on years of servicestock purchase plantuition reimbursementsafety shoe & prescription safety glasses allowancePosition Overview : The Tool & Die Maker serves a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Tool & Die Maker responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following : Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices and techniques, properties of various materials, and the principles of application and operations of various types of tools, jigs, fixture and diesMake repairs or alterations to end and tongue dies including the manufacture of replacement parts as neededUse precision measuring instruments to assemble, fit, align and adjust parts to very exact tolerancesManage tooling inventories, setup tool packs, measure precision tolerances and work with assembly set-upsStudy specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate partsSet-up and operation of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and other equipment to machine partsInteract closely with the operations team to plan, trouble shoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutionsRun quality checks on product in line with customer requirementsPerforms other job-related duties as required or assignedQualifications : In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following : Minimum Requirements : Five to ten year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment Thorough knowledge of working with ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other procession materialsProven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipmentMust be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtimePreferred Requirements : High School Education / GED or equivalentAssociates Degree or a vocational or technical certification or a journeyman’s card or licenseHigh-speed packaging industry experienceKnowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing Competencies : Strong problem solving skills through an individual and / or collaborative approachThe ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specificationsHigh competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipmentProven experience with running precision equipment as well as equipment re-build knowledgeAbility to work independently or with a teamMust be able to look at new solutions and think creatively and strategically to solve problemsEffective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.

Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate peopleExcellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-taskExcellent oral and written communication skills Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.

Physical Requirements : While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The associate may lift and / or move up to 50 pounds on occasionSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focusThe employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and eveningEmployees will be required to have their own toolsWorking Conditions : The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures The noise level is frequently loud*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Last updated : 2024-06-25